Kaspar's Seafood Bar And Grill - Savoy Hotel (Strand)

• I chose a cured fish platter with Gravlax and citrus cured sea bass
• The bread on the side was delicious and spongy
• I'm still on my bride to be diet so I'm keeping cheat days to a minimum and this was a great healthy option
• The caramelised goats cheese was fabulous and it was complimented by a walnut dressing
• From the waiter's description I was expecting pillows of fresh lettuce
• I looked on enviously as Caroline enjoyed a sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce
• The hotel had overheard me talking about my upcoming wedding and presented me with a cute chocolate lolly pop
• Obviously they were torturing me slightly as I was trying so hard to be good and I didn't try any
• It was so fabulous to meet such a lovely lady in such a gorgeous restaurant and it was the perfect choice for us lovers of luxury
• Since its major 2010 refurbishment The Savoy has struggled with its iconic River Room restaurant
• The initial problem was that the culinary team put in place simply didn&rsquo
• He was pressed into action after a private function of fourteen diners was reduced to thirteen due to a last minute cancellation in 1898
• After mutterings about the bad luck associated with having this number of diners
• In 1926 a sculptor called Basil Ionedes was asked to come up with a more satisfactory alternative
• The original statue is still kept at the hotel
• The dining room was otherwise similar to its previous incarnation
• The head chef is still James Pare
• The wine list was printed on the reverse of the menu and had around 50 wines
• 8) poured over a few small garlic prawns was properly seasoned
• Though the tomato flavour was not as intense as really top class gazpacho
• This is a dish best enjoyed on somewhere like the Amalfi Coast
• The fish was presented simply on skewers with a salad garnish and a well balanced lemon nage (14/20)
• The pastry was rather soggy (13/20)
• Course this dish takes a long time to make and here was reheated to save time
• A hot passion fruit sauce was then poured over the sphere
• The slightly sweet manjari chocolate went well with the acidity of the passion fruit
• The cappuccino came decorated with a likeness of Kaspar in its foam
• Though of course you are in The Savoy
• The pace of the dishes was quite brisk
• Overall the meal was a little mixed in standard
• Off to a shaky start but with reasonable main courses and quite good desserts
• Obviously you visit the Savoy with only the highest expectations
• Is decorated with glass stalagmites
• Before you begin your meal you are provided with a bread basket that is packed with several different types and toppings
• Best part about this is that the bread is still warm
• My main meal I decided on the seafood linguine as I thought it would be the best way to experience a lot of the seafood in one dish
• Normally if he won't share his food it is a very good sign
• I managed to steal one of my Mother's fries whilst she wasn't looking and they were just perfect
• We were all scraping the bowls with our spoons
• Overall I think the Savoy is a beautiful hotel and I would 100% return
• If I did go back to the Kaspar I would order the Baked Seafood Pie with a side of fries
• I would definitely recommend visiting at Christmas as the decorations were fabulous and everyone
• Including the staff were in merry spirits
• I was recommended this restaurant by my Landlord which was great as it was near the city center but a bit away from all the tourist traps of London and still is really close to the river
• My friend and me were told that they have an immense menu but I didn&rsquo
• All dishes were delicious and came in decent portions
• The waiter suggested another dish that was extremely delicious
• The servings were very generous but we felt that we had too much food
• Decent mix of food with a fair bit of seafood in there for those crustacean eaters out there
• The venue was sophisticated and the service was incredibly friendly and attentive
• I stumbled on the menu for the gluten free breakfast at The Savoy and I was totally impressed
• My mushroom starter was truly memorable
• My husband felt his Starter was a very generous portion
• Our desserts were excellent too
• We had thought Kaspar's would have a better view of the River Thames and were a bit disappointed that we couldn't see more of London's monuments as we dined
• A full review with tons of pictures is on my blog
• This restaurant is beautifully designed and has a wonderful ambiance
• It has the kind of straightforward menu with extras that I think works particularly well in hotel restaurants
• If they are dining in the hotel where they are staying it is to escape from a round of business entertaining or socialising &ndash
• Booked a table well in advance as I had this restaurant recommended to me as one of the best locations in London for lobster
• The restaurant is decorated in an opulent manner
• Kasper's as a fantastic menu and the dishes were tasty and beautifully presented
• The service was very formal but charming and lovely

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